A 58-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes presents with a new prescription for semaglutide 0.25 mg subcutaneous injection once weekly. She is already

Question

A 58-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes presents with a new prescription for semaglutide 0.25 mg subcutaneous injection once weekly. She is already taking metformin 1 g twice daily. She asks about storage of the injection pen. What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Before first use, the pen should be stored in the refrigerator (2-8°C); once in use, it can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator and used within 56 days

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The pen should be kept at room temperature at all times, including before first use

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The pen should be stored in the freezer before first use and at room temperature once in use

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Once opened, the pen must be used within seven days and then discarded

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The pen should be stored in the refrigerator at all times, including during the period of use

Semaglutide pen storage — GPhC CRA MCQ

A 58-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes presents with a new prescription for semaglutide 0.25 mg subcutaneous injection once weekly. She is already taking metformin 1 g twice daily. She asks about storage of the injection pen. What is the most appropriate advice?